Ep 6. Pikachu Re-Volts

Ash and his friends have been traveling through the Johto region in search of new Pokémon to catch and battles to win. In the sixth episode of season 2, titled "Pikachu Re-Volts," the group encounters a group of Pikachu that have gone rogue and are causing chaos in a nearby town.

Initially, Ash and his friends are excited to see a group of Pikachu and approach them with friendly intentions. However, the Pikachu are not interested in making new friends and instead attack the group with powerful electric shocks.

The group soon discovers that these Pikachu have been mistreated by their human trainers and have developed a grudge against humans as a result. Ash and his friends decide to help the Pikachu by finding a way to repair their relationship with humans.

As they continue their journey, Ash and Pikachu encounter a young girl named Chika who has a special connection with these rogue Pikachu. Chika explains that she has been caring for the Pikachu and has been working to earn back their trust.

With Chika's help, Ash and his friends are able to begin building a relationship with the Pikachu and eventually convince them to trust humans again. However, their efforts are cut short when Team Rocket arrives on the scene with a plan to capture the Pikachu for their own evil purposes.

In the end, Ash and his friends are able to protect the Pikachu and successfully thwart Team Rocket's plan. The episode ends with the group continuing their journey, with a newfound appreciation for the importance of treating Pokémon with kindness and respect.

Overall, "Pikachu Re-Volts" is a heartwarming episode that explores important themes of animal rights and compassion. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of building relationships based on trust and mutual respect, both with other humans and with our animal companions.